Canada Summit

When

08 Jun 2016

(EDT)

Location

Toronto

The Canada Summit will identify the key trends that are reshaping Canada's role in the global economy and investigate how the country can become more competitive. The event, which will feature keynote speakers Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister of Finance Bill Morneau, is designed for business leaders, entrepreneurs and public officials who are invested in Canada's future.

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It’s a critical moment in time for Canada. After a decade of Stephen Harper’s conservative leadership, new Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, age 43, introduced a diverse cabinet. For a majority of Canadians, these changes symbolise a renewed sense of national identity. Yet, it will take more than a cheerful disposition and a multicultural team to cope with Canada’s problems.

The commodities boom, which had shielded Canada from the worst effects of the global financial crisis, has ended, revealing economic malaise. The fourth-largest oil exporter in the world is vulnerable to the oil price slump. Home prices continue with an uninterrupted rise and the population has been voraciously consuming debt. At the same time, the strengthening US recovery and weaker loonie (cdn dollar) are working together to build stronger demand for Canadian exports.

As Canada tries to solve the tests ahead of it, how can the country capitalise on disruptive trends to solidify its place as a significant force for global business and economic growth? Where does the country stand in today’s global economic outlook? Join us this June to explore the pressing issues and opportunities facing Canada, including how innovation in Canada is more important than ever.